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Sexting. Frederick S. Lane Boston College 03 March 2011. How One Click Can Ruin Your Child’s Life. Seminar Overview. Introduction Children and Technology Cyberbullying & Sexting Emotional and Social Consequences Legal Consequences Prevention. Introduction.

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  1. Sexting Frederick S. Lane Boston College 03 March 2011 How One Click Can Ruin Your Child’s Life www.FrederickLane.com

  2. Seminar Overview • Introduction • Children and Technology • Cyberbullying & Sexting • Emotional and Social Consequences • Legal Consequences • Prevention www.FrederickLane.com

  3. Introduction • Attorney, Educational Consultant & Lecturer www.FrederickLane.com

  4. Introduction • Attorney, Educational Consultant & Lecturer • Author of 5 Books www.FrederickLane.com

  5. Introduction • Attorney, Educational Consultant & Lecturer • Author of 5 Books • Computer Forensics Expert www.FrederickLane.com

  6. Introduction • Attorney, Educational Consultant & Lecturer • Author of 5 Books • Computer Forensics Expert • Chair, Burlington (VT) School Board www.FrederickLane.com

  7. Introduction • Attorney, Educational Consultant & Lecturer • Author of 5 Books • Computer Forensics Expert • Chair, Burlington (VT) School Board • Student Safety & Privacy Advocate www.FrederickLane.com

  8. Communication at the Speed of Light • 1983 – 1st US mobile call www.FrederickLane.com

  9. Communication at the Speed of Light • 1983 – 1st US mobile call • 1995 – Web explodes www.FrederickLane.com

  10. Communication at the Speed of Light • 1983 – 1st US mobile call • 1995 – Web explodes • 1996 – Jennicam www.FrederickLane.com

  11. Communication at the Speed of Light • 1983 – 1st US mobile call • 1995 – Web explodes • 1996 – Jennicam • 2002 – 1st US camera phone www.FrederickLane.com

  12. Communication at the Speed of Light • 1983 – 1st US mobile call • 1995 – Web explodes • 1996 – Jennicam • 2002 – 1st US camera phone • 2006 – ½ of all cell phones have cameras www.FrederickLane.com

  13. Communication at the Speed of Light • 1983 – 1st US mobile call • 1995 – Web explodes • 1996 – Jennicam • 2002 – 1st US camera phone • 2006 – ½ of all cell phones have cameras • 2008 – 1.9 billion camera phones www.FrederickLane.com

  14. Kids LOVE Cell Phones • 2001 ~ An estimated 20% have cell phones • Cell phone companies discover the teen market • By 2006, 40% of teens have cell phones • By 2009, that figure doubled to 83% • 20% of kids 6-11 own a phone • Average age of ownership is now < 10 • 55% say top cell phone activity is texting www.FrederickLane.com

  15. Amazingly Busy Fingers • In 2008, U.S. mobile subscribers sent an astounding 900 billion SMS text messages. Another 32 billion MMS messages were sent, a 120% increase over 2007 • An estimated 250 billion digital photographs were taken with cell phones • Number of photos and text messages is expected to rise sharply in years to come www.FrederickLane.com

  16. When Sharing Circles Go Bad www.FrederickLane.com

  17. Cyberbullying The use of the Internet, cell phones, or other devices to send or post text or images intended to hurt or embarrass another person www.FrederickLane.com

  18. Sexting “The act of sending sexually explicit photos, images, or messages electronically, primarily by cell phone or the Internet” www.FrederickLane.com

  19. Culture & Sexting • Television & Movies • The Internet • Porn Chic www.FrederickLane.com

  20. Culture & Sexting • Television & Movies • The Internet • Porn Chic • Celebrity Sexting • Hormones www.FrederickLane.com

  21. The Scope of the Sexting Problem • Findings of a Fall 2008 study by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy: • 20% of teens 13-19 have sent or posted a nude photo or video • 2/3 of those sent the content to a boyfriend/girlfriend, 15% of whom forwarded it. • 15% of teens sending nude photos/videos have sent the content to people they only know online www.FrederickLane.com

  22. Latest Sexting Stats – April ‘09 • 30% of girls 9-15 have “sexted” • Typical age to start sending “sexts” – 12 • Typical age to start receiving “sexts” – 10 • Reasons for sending a “sext” message? • To get attention – 82% • To be cool – 67% • To be like the popular girls – 60% • To find a boyfriend – 55% www.FrederickLane.com

  23. WAY Beyond “Kiss and Tell” • Three Most Common “Sext” Scenarios: • Romantic Couple Exchanges Sexts • Sext Messages Are Initially Private, but Are Redistributed by One Individual to Boast, for Revenge, etc. • Individual Solicits Sext as a Prelude to a Relationship, or As An Offer For One • No Such Thing As “Casual Sexts” www.FrederickLane.com

  24. Prevention and Education • Clear School District Policies • Acceptable Use Policies • Anti-Harassment and Anti-Cyberbullying • Student & Parent Education • Personal Privacy Curriculum • Staff Training • Law Enforcement & Legislative Outreach www.FrederickLane.com

  25. Detection and Response • Be Aware of What’s Going on in Schools • Notify Parents • Interview Faculty, Staff & Students • Isolate & Lock Down Evidence • Get Legal / Law Enforcement Help ASAP • Follow Established Disciplinary Procedures • Use as a Teachable Moment www.FrederickLane.com

  26. Emotional & Social Consequences • Short Term: • Sexual Blackmail • Bullying, Harassment, & Ostracization • Embarrassment • Long Term: • Depression & Mental Illness • Loss of Scholarships, Admissions, Jobs • Self-Injury & Suicide www.FrederickLane.com

  27. Jesse Logan • 18 year old high school senior in Ohio • Sent nude photos of herself to her boyfriend • When they broke up, he forwarded them to various high school girls • Logan was harassed, taunted, and even physically assaulted because of the photographs • In July 2008, Logan committed suicide www.FrederickLane.com

  28. Student Legal Consequences • School Sanctions: • Violation of various school policies • Removal from extra-curriculars or school • Civil Liability: • Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress • Invasion of privacy (depending on state) • Criminal Prosecution: • Federal child pornography statutes (< 18) • State child pornography statutes (varies) www.FrederickLane.com

  29. District Legal Consequences • Disruption of Educational Activities: • Possible investigation / seizure of network • Criminal Liability for Employees: • Relationship-Based Crimes • Possession / Distribution of Child Pornography • Civil Lawsuits • Failure to provide /maintain a safe environment • State child pornography statutes (varies) www.FrederickLane.com

  30. Additional Resources • CommonSenseMedia.org • WiredSafety.org • FBI “A Parent’s Guide to Internet Safety” -- http://www.fbi.gov/publications/pguide/pguidee.htm • iKeepSafe.org • iSafe.org www.FrederickLane.com

  31. Vermont School Board Assoc. My thanks to the Vermont School Board Association and its Associate Director, Winton Goodrich, for their support of my trip to the National School Board Association to make this presentation. www.FrederickLane.com

  32. Sexting Frederick S. Lane Boston College 03 March 2011 How One Click Can Ruin Your Child’s Life www.FrederickLane.com

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